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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.22, 852.37 and 432.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.22, 852.37 and 432.95 is: 649.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.22 : 852.37 = 432.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.22/852.37 = 432.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.22x = 852.37 × 432.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.22x = 369,028.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,028.25/568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.45

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